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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1863
Page
1
The Hubuque Herald reports a proposal to restore Brute Butter to command of a department amid calls that his past actions harmed the country. The piece suggests the administration consider reinstatement, urging even President Lincoln to approve the move.
General Lee in his day’s order congratulates Confederate forces on Fredericksburg claiming 20 000 engaged while the Federal force neared 200 000, noting a large numerical disparity if the larger claim is accurate.
Gen Usaki abolishes a system set by Bitte Butler that charged a fee for certain travel privileges in New Orleans. Privileged access was previously used to fund costs, with Pivoter benefiting by earning millions in fees through power.
A fragmentary report discusses a controversial reading by Tn Cien Porter's definee and references a battle where Giatae's MUsse allegedly lost nine thousand of twenty seven thousand. It notes claims of treason and alleged casualties while criticizing concealed War Department actions before Richmond.
An 1850s era note describes a local abolitionist group in Blue Grass Township Seote County pledging to destroy vestiges of slavery, support the President's emancipation policy, and advocate colored immigration for citizenship while opposing the Democratic party.
The document from Gosamer Robinson before Kentucky's Legislature denounces abolitionist policies as military necessity abuses. It questions unequal treatment of Kentucky, cites seizure of grain and supplies, and attacks army actions aiding runaway slaves while urging a protest against the proclamation.
A compilation of items reports paper indebtedness per voter in the North, oyster riches in Mobile, tariff versus emancipation policy, a hotel fire at Niagara Falls, and Civil War battles’ cost. It notes gold prices, mint coinage, a Confederate capture of Gen Giants wife, Topeka state officers’ finances, and Indiana Indiana Legislature threats over emancipation proclamation.
The Mobile Mercury reports Dr Janes, long based at 62 Custom House Street New Orleans, has relocated to 586 Randolph Street Chicago. Renowned for treating delicate sexual and urological diseases he claims a national reputation and offers private consultations, with practice details and hours noted.
Readers receive a mixed dispatch from the Civil War era detailing alleged atrocities by Union forces, Lincoln emancipation debate, and Confederate leaders. Messages condemn Gen Butler and praise Confederate discipline while noting military actions in Virginia and Tennessee and dispatches from Richmond and Washington.
The House introduced a resolution aimed at recalling Confederate Commissioners shroad and praised France for seeking European intervention. The note suggests temporary special agencies for the Chippewas and the Upper Missouri amid concerns they lack power to protect and subjugate.
The Senate report covers an advance request of five million for Capitol extension and 300000 for a new home. Military committee forwards a coast land sale suspension bill with an amended version. The Judiciary committee returns the bill to amend the act on reforming the judicial system. The New York brief details Civil War updates from January 16, including activity near Donaldsville, Vicksburg, and Galveston. Admiral Farragut commands a mission to recapture the Harriet Tane area and to neutralize rebel gun boats on Buffalo Bayou. Reports from Corinth and Savannah describe troop movements, artillery placements, and river threats across the region. The Army of the Potomac notes sanitary provisions and rumors of an imminent attack and marching orders.
From Jamaica January 16 report the schooner Union reached Jamaica with the Parker's crew captured by the Alabama. Parker was buried by the Alabama then Union was captured but released after bonds for the vessel.
A potential Harperville ice accident is questioned as likely incorrect. The American reports that on Friday a school party two miles south of Lanesboro Pennsylvania fell through ice on a mill pond, with 30 of 38 scholars drowned.
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